Last night we went to a fundraiser for a young 25 year old girl that had gotten stomach cancer and had no medical insurance. I can identify with that. When I was younger I thought I was invincible and never thought of getting sick or having to pay for major medical.
I was just getting by and I didn't carry health insurance. The things you do when you are young and got lucky. So last night my wife and I paid back on my lucky past. It was only right. I got lucky when I was younger and this girl needs help.
You don't get the best of care when you don't have the money to pay. They say they don't short change you..... But I don't know about that. My wife is a three time cancer survivor so I know what she and her family is going thru. I have seen the bills for my wife's cancer. I always say I could live a better life if we didn't spend so much on medical insurance and medical bills. I think we spend between 12 and 16,000 a year on medical. And most of ours is paid. I can't imagine having to pay it all. That would be overwhelming.
So we bought some raffle tickets, donated some money to make it a little less stressful for the parents and this young girl. They had a tremendous turnout at the bowling alley and I think they raised some good money.
So a few prayers from my friends at Active Rain for this young girl so she can see fifty years old like I have.
Don't we have a lot to be thankful for!
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What is sader is that now it will be almost impossable to get insurance .. due to the "pre existing" condtion
Nice post, Russ. I finally got health insurance about 18 months ago -- couldn't find anyone who'd take me due to a "pre-existing condition." My heart goes out to this young lady and her family, and they will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Russ, Nice post. Yes we do all have a lot to be thankful for...
Hi Russ~ Yes, we do have a lot to be thankful for. I am so thankful for the blessings my family and friends have! Isn't it a great feeling to be able to help someone less fortunate? I learned a long time ago, that our health is the most important blessing we can have.
I survived cancer at about age 25. I will pray for her. Thanks for asking.
That is great that she is getting supported thru this event. And we all should be thankful for all that we have.
Good information tonight thanks for putting it out there on AR
We have so much o be thankful for! You are a good soul to help this girl, cancer at such a young age and having to worry about paying too, too much!!!